Luna Sharpshooters

Luna Sharpshooters
General Antonio Luna of the Philippine Revolutionary Army was the founder of the Luna Sharpshooters.
Active1899
Country Philippines
Allegiance Philippine Republic
BranchPhilippine Republican Army
TypeCommando
RoleGuerrilla warfare
Size50 (Independent company)
Nickname(s)Marksmen of Death
EngagementsPhilippine–American War
Commanders
Notable
commanders
General Antonio Luna
Mauser rifles were used by the Luna Sharpshooters and the Black Guards.

The Luna Sharpshooters, also known as the "Marksmen of Death" (Spanish: Tiradores de la Muerte), was an elite unit formed by General Antonio Luna to serve under the Philippine Revolutionary Army. They became famous for fighting fiercer than the regular Filipino army soldiers. Most of the members of this unit came from the old Spanish Army which fought during the Philippine Revolution.[1]

  1. ^ Jose, Vivencio (1972). The Rise and Fall of Antonio Luna. Solar Pub. Corporation. pp. 220–221. ISBN 9789711707002.